Post by Gor4k on Aug 14, 2011 22:01:11 GMT -8
Projects or discussions in these categories ARE NOT ALLOWED anywhere on the GMP:
Prank programs (harmless or not)
Disabling the Start Menu, TaskManager, or CTRL+ALT+DELETE
Shells (Sub-OS programs)
File management programs
Applications that use or access email, chat networks (eg. AIM, MSN, IRC), or forums
Removal tools for spyware / viruses / cookies, or pop-up blockers
Preventing or forcing Log Off, Shut Down, or Restart
Applications that alter the operating system, system files, or registry settings
Programs that install software to automatically start for any reason
Programs that hide themselves when they run
Key loggers, screen loggers, activity monitors, or any other form of surveillance
Applications that automatically refresh web pages
...and any other project or topic the staff considers harmful.
We constructed this list for our members' benefit. These are our reasons:
Despite good intentions, some of the listed tools give a false sense of security, or may contain mistakes that harm member's computers.
We want this to be a Safe Download Zone, and these rules reduce the risk of damage.
We cannot stop users from distributing these applications elsewhere, but they may not announce OR DISCUSS THEM on the GMP.
Prank programs (harmless or not)
Disabling the Start Menu, TaskManager, or CTRL+ALT+DELETE
Shells (Sub-OS programs)
File management programs
Applications that use or access email, chat networks (eg. AIM, MSN, IRC), or forums
Removal tools for spyware / viruses / cookies, or pop-up blockers
Preventing or forcing Log Off, Shut Down, or Restart
Applications that alter the operating system, system files, or registry settings
Programs that install software to automatically start for any reason
Programs that hide themselves when they run
Key loggers, screen loggers, activity monitors, or any other form of surveillance
Applications that automatically refresh web pages
...and any other project or topic the staff considers harmful.
We constructed this list for our members' benefit. These are our reasons:
Despite good intentions, some of the listed tools give a false sense of security, or may contain mistakes that harm member's computers.
We want this to be a Safe Download Zone, and these rules reduce the risk of damage.
We cannot stop users from distributing these applications elsewhere, but they may not announce OR DISCUSS THEM on the GMP.